Going Up to Jerusalem

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 23, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus knowingly went to Jerusalem to suffer, die, and rise again for our salvation.

1. The Place of His Suffering [Mt. 20:17–18a]

A. The Destination of the Journey [Mt. 20:17a]

B. The Disciples on the Journey [Mt. 20:17b–18a]

2. The Prediction of His Suffering [Mt. 20:18b–19a]

A. Handed Over to the Jewish Leaders and Condemned [Mt. 20:18b]

1) The Title

2) The Traitor

3) The Trial

B. Handed Over to the Gentiles and Crucified [Mt. 20:19a]

1) Mocked

2) Flogged

3) Crucified

3. The Promise of His Resurrection [Mt. 20:19b]

A. The Specificity of His Resurrection

B. The Certainty of His Resurrection

C. The Necessity of His Resurrection

D. The Mystery of His Resurrection

Conclusion